Poly-Cotton Denim-Like Plain Weave Fabric from China
This lightweight woven fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighs 180 g/m², and uses yarns of different colors in a plain weave with an average yarn number of 40. It falls under HTS 5210.41.40.00 because it has less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibers, is under 200 g/m², plain weave, different color yarns, and number 42 or lower.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton and exact MMF blend for accurate classification
• Provide weave analysis and yarn number calculation using HTS formulas to avoid misclassification as higher number fabrics
• Include commercial invoice detailing weight per m² and color yarn usage to prevent customs disputes